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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Discover watercolor in NYC with hands-on techniques and expert guidance for all skill levels!
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2 hours
Upper East Side
1 to 5
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8 to 12
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$30
What you'll do
Dive into the colorful, relaxing world of watercolor painting with this hands-on NYC painting class designed to spark your creativity and confidence! In this approachable watercolor class, you’ll learn how to paint with watercolors in a way that feels playful, freeing, and completely doable, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before. Guided by an experienced artist, you’ll explore essential techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and blending, all while discovering how to handle brushes, mix colors, and build simple yet stunning compositions. This watercolor tutorial-style class gives you plenty of room to experiment and find your own flow, making it one of the most enjoyable things to do in NYC for creative exploration. All materials are provided, so you can focus entirely on the joy of painting without worrying about supplies. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own watercolor creations, new skills, and the confidence to continue your artistic journey at home. Whether you’re curious about watercolor, eager to try a relaxing creative outlet, or looking for a fun, mindful activity, this NYC painting class offers a welcoming, inclusive space to express yourself, meet fellow art lovers, and immerse yourself in the magic of watercolor painting!
What you'll get
- Your own watercolor creations!
- New painting skills and techniques
- Confidence to continue painting at home
- Relaxation and playful, creative enjoyment
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
- Your creativity!
- Enthusiasm to learn
- A love for the arts
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
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Recent reviews of Try It - Watercolor Painting Workshop
- 5/5 from Olga Krsinic, attended Jun 2026: Thank you to Ms. Smriti for a wonderful introduction to watercolor class. It was an enjoyable relaxing afternoon.
- 5/5 from Karen Micek, attended Mar 2026: The instructor explained everything step throughly and was attentive to each student. I highly recommend the class and instructor. The class has made me want to pursue watercolor as a hobby and future classes.
- 5/5 from Shifra Corlette, attended Mar 2026: I had a great time and I would definitely do this class again! The instructor was very nice and she constantly walking around and giving everyone individual help while we worked on our piece.
Your teacher
Smriti Sangal
5.0 (3)
Smriti Sangal is a visual artist and educator with over a decade of experience teaching art in schools, museums, and community spaces across India, the UK, and the U.S. She holds an MFA from the University of the Arts London and is the founder of Culture Chauraha (“Culture Crossroads”), a New Delhi & New Jersey based art studio dedicated to accessible, hands-on learning.
Smriti’s interdisciplinary practice encompasses painting, drawing, printmaking, enameling, as well as paper and textile crafts. Her teaching is grounded in the belief that creativity is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience. She fosters inclusive, process-driven environments where students are encouraged to experiment, reflect, and grow at their own pace. Her classes/workshops aim not only to build technical skills, but to nurture confidence, curiosity, and joy in creative expression.
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For more than 150 years, The 92nd Street Y, New York has brought people together through exceptional programs in the arts, culture, education, wellness, and Jewish life.Every day, 92NY creates innovative, high-quality experiences that enrich lives and strengthen community -- on its NYC campus and online around the world. As a uniquely Jewish cultural and community center, it welcomes people of all backgrounds, offering a warm home for learning, creativity, and connection. Everything it does is rooted in its core Jewish values.
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